2002 Bentley Continental T vs. 1964 Simca 1000
To start off, 2002 Bentley Continental T is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Continental T is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bentley Continental T (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 370 more horse power than 1964 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Continental T should accelerate faster than 1964 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Continental T weights approximately 1720 kg more than 1964 Simca 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2002 Bentley Continental T (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 802 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Simca 1000. (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Continental T will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Bentley Continental T | 1964 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Bentley | Simca |
| Model | Continental T | 1000 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6749 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 36 L |
